Holiday programs at Curious Kids' The...

ST. JOSEPH

December 08, 2009

ST. JOSEPHHoliday programs at Curious Kids' The Wee Discover topic for Dec. 16 is Christmas Lights at the Curious Kids' Museum. The program will be at 10:30 a.m. and will include stories and craft activities. The museum also will offer a "Deep Into the Michigan Woods" program from noon to 4 p.m. during the school holiday. The program will include live animal presentations, stories and discussions. Dates are Dec. 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29 and 30, and Jan. 2. Programs are free with museum admission of $4 for everyone age 1 and older. For information, call (269) 983-2543. SODUSLibrary prepares for blood drive The Sodus Township Library will have its next blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 21. Appointment times can be reserved by signing up at the library. The library will be closed Dec. 24 through 26 for the holiday. The last story hour of the year will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 15. The program will resume in January. NILESChurch blood drive will be on Dec. 15 Wesley United Methodist Church, 302 Cedar St., will have an American Red Cross blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. Dec. 15. Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Santa breakfast is Saturday Santa Claus will be at Ring Lardner Middle School, 801 N. 17th St., from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. An all-you-can-eat breakfast of waffles, sausage and beverages will be served. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 4 through 10. Children age 3 and younger eat free. Tickets are available at the door. Photos with Santa will be available at $10 for an 8-by-10, $6 for one 5-by-7 or two for $10. Carbon's waffle mix also will be sold. The event is a fundraiser for the Viking Explorers, a group of middle and high school students and teachers. The group is planning an educational trip to Europe in June. For information, contact Marti Wegner at (269) 684-3603 or Eileen Shue at (269) 687-9293. Church has dance on New Year's Eve St. Mark Catholic Church, 3 N. 19th St., is planning a New Year's Eve dinner-dance. Mass will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 31, followed by appetizers and dinner at 8 in the parish hall. The menu includes prime rib and a Polish buffet, with a cash bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Music will be by the Mike Vaszari Band. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 27 and are $35 apiece or $240 for a table of eight.. To order, call (269) 683-8650.